East-Africa
Somalia maritime importance and global trade routes explained
Somalia sits on a strategically important stretch of the Indian Ocean and the Gulf of Aden, close to one of the world’s…
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Saanta Collective’s ‘GAAF’ blends traditional and modern Somali dance storytelling
by Zach LebowitzThursday May 28, 2026 What begins as a rehearsal in a Minneapolis art space quickly opens into something larger: a…
East-Africa
North Western State of Somalia president accuses Somalia and Djibouti of interference after Israel dispute
Thursday May 28, 2026 Hargeisa (AX) — President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro has accused Somalia and Djibouti of meddling in North Western…
Somalia
Somali lawmaker warns President Mohamud over Galmudug election tensions
Thursday May 28, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Saadiq Omar Hassan Joon, a Somali lawmaker and former Banadir police chief, has cautioned President…
Somalia
Somalia expects positive drilling results with Türkiye by year-end, seeks mining deals
Wednesday May 27, 2026 Somali minister says partnership with Türkiye could support economic growth and energy security Somalia is anticipating encouraging developments…
Somalia
Garissa religious leaders warn of rising crime and human trafficking
Video: Garissa religious leaders sound alarm over surging crime and human trafficking – Hiiraan Online HOME SECURITY Font Size A- A A+…
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Inside Villa Somalia: Growing Rift Over Galmudug’s Leadership
MOGADISHU — A widening political feud is taking shape inside Somalia’s federal leadership, with a struggle over Galmudug’s next president exposing fault…
Somalia
Mogadishu marks Eid with prayers, family meals and outings
By Faisal AliWednesday May 27, 2026 A flower-decked swing at Lido Beach offered a cheerful backdrop for young women marking Eid in…
Somalia
Somali elders brief opposition leaders on stalled mediation talks
Wednesday May 27, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s political standoff has entered another waiting period, but mediators say the effort to bring…
Somalia
Somalia rights commission investigates reported civilian killings in Lower Juba
Wednesday May 27, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s National Independent Human Rights Commission has launched a preliminary probe into reports that civilians…
Somalia
Somali leaders mark Eid al-Adha, call for unity and solidarity
Wednesday May 27, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s top leadership joined worshippers in the capital Wednesday morning as President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud…
